Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is an archaeological site and Greek theatre built in the 4th century BC. It is one of the 86 sights listed on this site and is the 26th most looked-up sight in Greece on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 21 °C to 28 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. The months of June, July, and August are the driest, with only about 2 to 6 rainy days each. In contrast, November and January are the wettest months, seeing about 79 mm to 87 mm of rain.
The site is 72 km from Athens and 85 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the theatre with nearby locations such as the Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, located 0.5 km away, or the Arkadiko Bridge, 12.5 km away. Other nearby sites include Tiryns, the Lion Gate, and the Treasury of Atreus. Please note that the site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 87 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 57 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 52 | 87 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
